We ought to recognise the profound gulf between the work to which we are 'called' and the work we are forced into as a means of livelihood.

Every great man has a woman behind him ... And every great woman has some man or other in front of her, tripping her up.

I always have a quotation for everything - it saves original thinking.

Have you noticed that the astronomers and mathematicians are much the most cheerful people of the lot? I suppose that perpetually contemplating things on so vast a scale makes them feel either that it doesn't matter a hoot anyway, or that anything so large and elaborate must have some sense in it somewhere.

Why? Oh, well - I thought you'd be rather an attractive person to marry. That's all. I mean, I sort of took a fancy to you. I can't tell you why. There's no rule about it, you know.

Advertise, or go under.

It's very inconvenient being a sculptor. It's like playing the double-bass; one's so handicapped by one's baggage.